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SLM Int. - Regions of Outreach: - South America - Brazil:

BRAZIL

Milestones

1982 Gene Bunt started our Brazilian branch office.
1986 Fonte de Luz was incorporated.
1993 Bruce Russell was named director of Fonte de Luz.
1993 Fonte De Luz moved its office from Brasilia to Belem.
1994 The branch name was changed to Escola Biblica Fonte de Luz do Brasil.
1995 Antonio Bibiano Sobrinho came to work with SOL in Brazil.
1999 Jim Leonard was named director of SOL – Brazil.
1999 Manancial Baptist Church was started.
2000 SOL – Brazil reported that 15,000 active students were enrolled.
2000 SOL _ Brazil had students from every state in Brazil enrolled.
2001 Construction began for Source of Light Baptist Church in Juazeiro, Brazil.

The Country

Brazil, the largest country in South America, shares common boundaries with every South American country except Chile and Ecuador. It gained it independence in1822 following three centuries of Portugal rule. Being the most populous South American country and utilizing its vast natural resources, by the 1070s the Federative Republic of Brazil developed into the leading economic power in Latin America.

Of Brazil’s over 172 million people, 80% are Roman Catholic. A recent intercensal count reported the population 5% lower than projected. This is thought to be due to the effects of excess mortality due to Aids. Brazilians need to be reached with the Gospel.

The Ministry

In August 2000, we saw a record setting enrollment in the Source of Light correspondence school, which exceeded 15,000 students. This resulted in potential disciples for the Lord Jesus in all 26 states of Brazil.

A national, Antonio Bibiano and his wife, oversee the SOL ministry from Juazeire do Norte. Mr. Bibiano is also pastor of Canaan Baptist Church. He is the Executive Secretary of The Brazil Branch of Source of Light Ministries.

Contacting Source of Light - Brazil

Email: sbc@crato.netcariri.com.br